| Title |
The Power of Positivity: Predictors of Relationship Satisfaction for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, January 2015
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10803-015-2362-4 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Naomi V. Ekas, Lisa Timmons, Megan Pruitt, Christine Ghilain, Michael Alessandri |
| Abstract |
The current study uses the actor-partner interdependence model to examine the predictors of relationship satisfaction for mothers and fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Sixty-seven couples completed measures of optimism, benefit finding, coping strategies, social support, and relationship satisfaction. Results indicated that parent's positive strengths predicted better personal relationship satisfaction. Moreover, parents' benefit finding, use of emotional support, and perceived social support from their partner also predicted their partner's relationship satisfaction. The results of this study highlight the importance of focusing on positive factors that can enhance relationship quality. Implications for the development of parent-focused interventions are discussed. |
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| United States | 3 | 43% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 14% |
| Spain | 1 | 14% |
| Unknown | 2 | 29% |
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| Members of the public | 4 | 57% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 3 | 43% |
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| France | 1 | <1% |
| Canada | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 179 | 98% |
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| Student > Master | 30 | 16% |
| Student > Bachelor | 19 | 10% |
| Researcher | 16 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 16 | 9% |
| Other | 26 | 14% |
| Unknown | 44 | 24% |
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